(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
PISTOLS. Any firearm capable of discharging a projectile composed of any material which may reasonably be expected to be able to cause lethal injury, with a barrel or barrels less than 16 inches in length, and using either gunpowder, gas or any means of rocket propulsion, but not to include flare guns, underwater fishing guns or blank pistols.
RIFLES. Any firearm capable of discharging a projectile composed of any material which may reasonably be expected to be able to cause lethal injury, with a barrel or barrels more than 16 inches in length, and using either gunpowder, gas or any means of rocket propulsion, but not to include archery equipment, flare guns or underwater fishing guns. In addition, any RIFLE capable of firing “shot”, but primarily designed to fire single projectiles will be regarded as a RIFLE.
SHOTGUNS. Any firearm capable of discharging a projectile composed of any material which may reasonably be expected to be able to cause lethal injury, with a barrel or barrels more than 18 inches in length, and using either gunpowder, gas or any means of rocket propulsion, but not to include any weapon so designed with a barrel less than 18 inches in length. In addition, any SHOTGUN capable of firing single projectiles such as “shot” will be regarded as a SHOTGUN.
(B) Carrying certain weapons prohibited. It is unlawful for any person to carry upon or about his or her person any pistol, revolver, Bowie knife, dirk, dagger, metal knuckle, switchblade knife or other deadly weapon or instrument, whether concealed or not, except when doing so in line of duty or as may be permitted by law.
(C) Discharging firearms, air rifles and BB guns. It is unlawful for any person to discharge a firearm in the town, except when doing so in the line of duty, when lawfully doing so in defense of oneself or another person, or of property, or when otherwise authorized by law or ordinance. It is unlawful to discharge an air rifle or BB gun in the town.
(Prior Code, § 5-3B-7) (Ord. 2009-1, passed 1-19-2009) Penalty, see § 10.99